Unique benefits of FLA
Giving all members a voice on current issues through inclusive and specialist representation.
Technical insight on specific issues through specialist technical papers (eg. Basel 2, tax issues, Lease Accounting)
Protects the members’ marketplace by campaigning for open, competitive and fair legislation and regulation.
Membership services
Influencing Government policy in the UK and in Brussels, through consultation, meetings, media, and formal research.
Meeting regularly with senior officials of FSA, FOS, OFT, Bank of England and other regulatory bodies.
Providing a valuable statistical service for members on market size, trends and economic analysis on which to gauge their market position.
Commissioning in-depth research, gathering statistical and qualitative evidence to illustrate campaign issues.
Providing subscription benchmarking statistical services for specific consumer credit sectors.
Researching and publishing best practice publications, including those to explain key commercial procedures to consumer and business customers.
Advising on latest issues through regular newsletters, e-mails and web services.
Organising conferences and events, with top-level speakers from government and industry, on latest issues including the Asset Management, Consumer Credit, Data Protection, Financial Crime, Motor Finance and Insurance events.
Providing training services for the credit and asset finance sectors, delivered by industry professionals.
Opportunities to meet fellow members, exchange views and best practice through social events including the Annual Dinner, AGM, Christmas Drinks, Golf Days, AFD Senior Dinners and other ad hoc events.
Operating Codes of Practice and ADR services. All Full Members must comply with the relevant FLA Code of Practice - either the Lending Code or the Business Code. FLA operates free conciliation and arbitration for consumers and a unique ADR scheme for businesses.
Continuously improving the quality, relevance and reliability of our electronic services, including help for members to share best practice through our online discussion forums.
Providing many marketing and influencing opportunities for our Associate Members through social events, sponsorship and access to information and policy making.
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